As the U.S. deepens trade negotiations across multiple regions, understanding the strategic priorities and sticking points in each geography becomes essential. This panel brings together former Assistant U.S. Trade Representatives—Mark Linscott, Dan Mullaney, and Wendy Cutler —to provide firsthand insights on the evolving state of play. Drawing on their decades of experience at the forefront of U.S. trade policy, the discussion will unpack current negotiation dynamics, regional trends, and what’s ahead for American trade diplomacy. This timely session offers an insider’s lens into how the U.S. is shaping global trade architecture in a shifting geopolitical landscape.
Introduction and scene setting remarks by Anushka Shah, Manager, Trade Policy and Critical & Emerging Technologies – USISPF